Jared Goff Reflects on Lions’ Third Straight Win, Praises Teammates After Beating Browns
The Detroit Lions are beginning to look like one of the NFL’s most complete teams. On Sunday afternoon at Ford Field, quarterback Jared Goff guided the Lions to their third consecutive victory, a decisive 34–10 win over the Cleveland Browns.
It wasn’t a perfect day for the veteran signal-caller. Goff completed 16 of his 27 pass attempts, tossing two touchdowns along with one interception. The numbers won’t jump off the stat sheet, but his composure in key moments and ability to keep the offense in rhythm helped Detroit overcome early hiccups and stay firmly in control of the game.
Afterward, Goff addressed the media and offered insight into both his own play and the overall team effort.
St. Brown Delivers Again
One of the first topics was wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who continues to be a spark plug for the Lions’ offense. Goff praised his top target for making the most of his opportunities, even though the game script didn’t allow him to rack up big numbers.
“He’s playing well,” Goff said. “Would’ve loved to get him more involved today, but that’s just how the game worked. He had two touchdowns — the second one he really had to work for. The first one was kind of a freebie, but we’ll both take those.”
St. Brown’s effort embodies the reliability that Detroit has come to expect from him, and Goff clearly values that consistency.
Complementary Football in Action
When asked if the game was a strong example of complementary football, Goff agreed but didn’t hesitate to point out areas for improvement.
“Dan [Campbell] said it best after the game,” he noted. “We’re happy, but we can be a lot better, especially on offense. The defense played outstanding — that’s a good unit we went against. If you take away Kalif Raymond’s punt return, we put up 27 points. That’s solid, but there were little things that could’ve been sharper.”
It was a reminder that even after a dominant win, the Lions are holding themselves to higher standards.
Supporting Jameson Williams
The Lions continue to integrate young wideout Jameson Williams into the offense, but Sunday wasn’t his breakout performance. Goff acknowledged that while the connection wasn’t there as much as they hoped, it wasn’t from lack of effort.
“I’d love to get him the ball as much as possible,” Goff said. “He’s one of the best playmakers in the league. He was open on some plays, covered on others, and I flat out made a bad decision on the interception. That’s on me. Jamo is steady throughout the week, and I have complete faith in him. He can score from anywhere, and we’ll keep going to him.”
His words underscored his confidence in the young receiver, despite a quieter outing.
Offensive Line Holds Strong Against Garrett
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Detroit’s performance was the protection up front. Facing Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers, the Lions’ offensive line kept Goff upright all game long.
“He’s as good as they get — a Hall of Fame player,” Goff said of Garrett. “But we’ve got two great tackles. Deck [Taylor Decker] and Penei [Sewell] were incredible, especially with Garrett lined up mostly on Deck’s side. Our interior did their job too. Zero sacks — that says it all.”
The trenches have long been a point of emphasis for head coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes, and Sunday’s performance proved just how far this unit has come.
Blocking Out the Noise
Goff was asked if this win silenced any critics questioning his play or Detroit’s legitimacy. His response was blunt:
“Don’t care. If anyone has questions, keep them coming. We don’t care.”
It’s a mentality that reflects the Lions’ culture under Campbell — focused inward, not on outside chatter.
Adjustments That Paid Off
Goff also detailed a key in-game adjustment that led to St. Brown’s second touchdown. After recognizing a familiar defensive look from Cleveland, he checked the play at the line of scrimmage. The result was six points.
The veteran admitted he had made a poor adjustment earlier that left tight end Sam LaPorta blocking Garrett one-on-one, but the lesson paid off quickly.
Kalif Raymond’s Heartbeat Role
Special teams ace Kalif Raymond provided one of the game’s biggest highlights with a punt return touchdown. Beyond the play, Goff emphasized just how important Raymond is to the Lions’ locker room.
“He’s one of our heartbeat guys,” Goff said. “Does everything right every day, brings energy, is a role model for the younger guys. It’s fun to see him succeed because he’s such a big part of what we do.”
Moving Forward
The Lions are now 3–1 and look every bit the contender fans hoped they’d be entering the season. With Goff steering the ship, a balanced offense, a suffocating defense, and impact plays on special teams, Detroit continues to show it can win in different ways.
And if Goff’s words are any indication, the team is far from satisfied.
